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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Domaine Roulot 2019s were sensual and on the slightly exotic side, and it was, therefore, difficult to believe that the 2020s could be even better and more refined. But they are. The Roulot '20s have an airy effortlessness that makes them beautifully refined, while still maintaining the …
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I've tasted quite a few white 2020s, and I was therefore delighted and excited to taste the '20s at Domaine Leflaive with Pierre Vincent, the estate's winemaker and general manager. Improvements in the new Leflaive era Domaine Leflaive has undertaken some major improvements, including a …
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I have known Benjamin Leroux almost since he started at Domaine Comte d'Armand in Pommard back in 1999 - i.e. some 20 years. I have perhaps not always fully appreciated his wines, but in recent years the style and quality have grown on me. And now I find myself really enjoying Ben's wines; …
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Traditions are to be cherished. This was how I began the article about the Roulot 2018s last year, when the COVID situation was disturbing me, my work and my tastings. Now here I am again chez Roulot, tasting the 2019s - another relatively hot and generous year, but strangely, not very …
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Meursault is a village with many surprises, and one is still able to find new producers there with interesting vineyards and delightful wines. One such is Domaine Jobard-Morey, an estate (evidently) related to both the Jobard and Morey families. The domaine is managed by the young Valentin Jobard, …
